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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1929
Page
2
Fire in Dearborn canyon unearthed a trapper’s remains, a skull and rifle parts amid ruins. Investigators from Augusta pursue the victim’s identity as evidence includes an 1873 Winchester and a frying pan with rusted gear. Poison bottles found suggest trapping.
Charred skull fragments, ribs, a frying pan, a gun, strychnine, and a salt shaker were recovered by the forestry department and turned over to Augusta authorities. The victim, last seen five or six years ago in Dearborn Canyon Country, is believed to have died long before.
An open season for Chinese pheasants and Hungarian partridges is set for November 24 to 28 in numerous Montana counties. Bag limit is three birds. partridges of either sex may be killed, pheasants only males. Counties listed include Flathead Lake and several adjoining regions with certain drains and lines excluded. Glacier Lewis and Clark and other counties open to both species with specified exclusions.
Nearly 72 000 ewes and a similar number of lambs from outside Montana grazed on western Montana forest ranges this year. Sheep arrived mainly from Washington and Idaho under special railroad rates, with lambs sent to Chicago and ewes returned home. They are not owned or taxed in Montana, per Dr. W. J. Butler. They benefit from shipping privileges and compete with Montana sheep in markets.
Helena a gigantic six day program for Montana State Fair September 23 to 28 features a fast track with seven daily races and a full outdoor revue. Winter Garden displays glamour from New York producers with fifty performers plus Flying Millers aerialists and La Rose Troupe wire act. The Klines provide twelve shows and eight riding devices while Hitt Fireworks stage day and night displays. On September 25 the Argonne anniversary reopens with No Man's Land by the American Legion drawing 100 members and drum corps in a dramatic World War I commemorative scene.
A fragment from a Woman's Home Companion piece ponders natural ripening and the balance of sun and shadow in a fruit metaphor. It contrasts patience with self direction and hints at broader domestic advice on growth and resilience.
In the Nine teenth Judicial District of Montana a petition asks leave to lease estate realty for oil gas and hydrocarbons for five years with one eighth production as rent. A show cause hearing is set for Sept 13 1929 in Chateau Montana. Notice to publish in Chateau Acantha for two weeks.
Administrator Erick E. Waugh of Hanna E. Waugh estate will sell at private auction for cash on August 31 1929 at 10 o clock a m at Bert I Packer office Chateau Montana. Bid offers in writing. ten percent due day of sale. balance on court confirmation. Lots 15 16 17 18 19 20 in Block 36 Hazletts Second Addition Chateau Montana. Deed at purchaser expense.
Department of the Interior announces Arthur Tesch of Bole Montana filed a notice of intent on a 1925 homestead entry serial 066446 for N% NE section 25 township 23 north range 4 west Montana meridian. Details include acreage and authority for patent consideration. Public records show ongoing land claim processes and future action dates.
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